There are only five athletes in Olympic history to win 4 basketball medals.

Besides her three Olympic golds, Bird has two college championships and two WNBA titles.

But wearing USA across her chest means something a little different.

"When I wore UConn in college, there might've been a fan from another school that didn't like me," said Bird. "When I wear Seattle in the WNBA there may be a Liberty fan that doesn't like Seattle. But when you put USA on, everyone's your fan."

Bird's quest for another gold medal begins Sunday as the U.S. takes on China.